Sports And Fitness Clothing - A Global Market Perspective

1.METHODOLOGY
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Quantitative Techniques & Reporting Level
2.GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW AND OUTLOOK
Sports and Fitness Apparel: Sporty, Fit and Fine
Competitive Scenario
Core Competencies to Excel in Sportswear Market
Favorable Trends Drive Growth
Versatility and Functionality – Key Growth Drivers
Women Participation Revs up the Engine of Apparel Growth
3.PRODUCT FACTS
Sports Apparel
Fitness Clothing
4.TRENDS/ISSUES
Intersection of Casual Wear and Sports Apparel
Fashion Conscious Women Trigger Changes in Player Strategies
Growing Awareness in Consumers about Technical Specifications
What’s on the Tracks - Sport-Specific Apparel
Intimate Sports Apparel - An Emerging Market
Growth of E-Commerce Presents Innumerable Opportunities
Team Sports Apparel - Fueling Growth
Performance Fabrics Drive Clothing Market
New Age Performance Wear
Moisture Management- A New Generation Fiber Trend
Sportswear Makers and Sports Associations Join Hands
Active Sportswear – Cool, Casual Wear!
Most Happening Sports Clothing Market
Adventure Travel Sets Tone for Fabric Innovations
5.CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS
Nike Acquires Umbro
Shimano Takes Over Pearl Izumi
Spyder Active Takes Over Cloudveil
Reebok Enters into a Joint Venture with Vulcabras
Ashworth Acquires Sun Ice® and Sunice® Brands
Vivarte to Take Over Super Sport
Quad-C Takes Over Augusta Sportswear
Reebok Now in Dick’s Stores
Perry Ellis Acquires Laundry® and C&C California® Brands
Liz Claiborne Enters into an Agreement with Donna Karan
Tommy Hilfiger Now at Fifth Avenue in New York City
Under Armour Provides Outfit for University of Hawaii Football Team
Majestic Provides Baseball Gear to Minor League Baseball™ Clubs
Speedo® Introduces Speedo® LZR RACER™
JCPenney Introduces American Living Brand
adidas’ Sports Licensed Division Acquires Mitchell & Ness Nostalgia
Billabong Acquires Xcel
Hartmarx Takes Over the Business of Monarchy
New Balance Takes Over Vital Apparel Group
TA Associates Takes Over M&M Direct
Hanesbrands and Walt Disney Enter into a Marketing Agreement
Billabong to Operate Directly in South Africa
Columbia Sportswear Makes Changes in Montrail’s Operations
Perry Ellis Signs Three Licensing Deals in Asia
UMBRO and Swedish Football Association Partnership Extended
Unlimited Sports Secures Distribution Rights from Under Armour
Easton Bell Procures Sportswear from India
Sports Direct International Invests in Amer
New Wave Group Takes Over Cutter & Buck
Dogi International Takes Over Elastic Fabrics
Hidary Group Acquires Everlast Worldwide
VF Imagewear Takes Over Majestic Athletic
Fila Korea Acquires Fila Luxembourg
Sport-Haley Acquires the Remaining Stake in Reserve Apparel
G-III Buys Assets from Jessica
Lord Daniel Sportswear Ties up With Top Circle Hosiery Mills
Ford Edge Collaborates with Time Inc. and Dominator Clothing
Everlast Ties Up with BMH to Enter China
Enyce to Form Alliance with Gina
Phillips-Van Heusen Enters into Licensing Agreement with Timberland
Under Armour Signs Pact with Unlimited Sports Group
Calvin Klein Enters into Licensing Agreement with Windsong Sport
Perry Ellis Signs Licensing Agreement with ES Apparel
Perry Ellis Signs Licensing Agreement with Burlington and TrapTek
Liz Claiborne Enters into Partnership with Narciso Rodriguez
PPR Overcomes Approval Hitch to Take Over Puma
adidas to Integrate Distribution Centers by 2009
adidas to Add Outlets in Mainland China
Reliance Retail Offers Outlets and Yarns for Its Global Allies
Reebok Launches the Big Papi 2M Signature Cleat
New Balance’s Apparel Line Features CoCoNa™ Technology
Creora Introduces Eco-friendly Fabrics
adidas Golf Debuts Exclusive Women’s Apparel Line
Dockers® Launches Dockers Championship Pant
HO Sports Company Unveils Hyperlite Apparel Line
Swirl Gear Introduces Unique Fitness Line
Wuhan Releases Latest Wool Wear Designed for Sports
6.MAJOR PLAYERS
Adidas AG (Germany)
Reebok (USA)
Algo Group (Canada)
Amer Sports Corporation (Finland)
Ashworth Inc (USA)
ASICS America Corporation (USA)
Benetton Group S.p.A (Italy)
Billabong International Limited (Australia)
Blacks Leisure Group Plc (UK)
Columbia Sportswear Company (USA)
Descente Ltd. (Japan)
Eddie Bauer Inc (USA)
Escada AG (Germany)
Everlast Worldwide Inc. (USA)
Fila Online Inc. (USA)
Foot Locker Inc. (USA)
Lady Foot Locker
Foot Locker
Kids Foot Locker
Champs Sports
FUBU (USA)
Gap Inc. (USA)
Banana Republic (USA
Old Navy (USA)
Gildan Activewear Inc (Canada)
Hanesbrands Inc. (USA)
HartMarx Corp (USA)
Hugo Boss AG (Germany)
Jacques Moret Inc (USA)
JJB Sports Plc (UK)
Jockey International (USA)
Jones Apparel Group Inc (USA)
Levi Strauss & Co. (USA)
Liz Claiborne Inc (USA)
Louis Garneau Sports Inc. (Canada)
New Balance (USA)
Nike Inc. (USA)
Onward Holdings Company Ltd. (Japan)
Perry Ellis International Corporation (USA)
Phillips - Van Heusen Corp (USA)
Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation (USA)
Prada S.p.A Group (Italy)
Quiksilver Inc. (USA)
Russell Corporation (USA)
Brooks Sports, Inc. (USA)
The Athletic Sportshow Inc (Canada)
The Timberland Company (USA)
T.J. Maxx (USA)
Tommy Hilfiger (USA)
Tommy Hilfiger Europe
Triumph Apparel Corporation (USA)
Triumph International AG (Germany)
Umbro Plc (UK)
Under Armour, Inc (USA)
V.F. Corporation (USA)
Nautica Enterprises Inc (USA)
Majestic Athletic (USA)
Wacoal Holdings Corporation (Japan)
Warnaco Group Inc. (USA)
7.GLOBAL MARKET ANALYTICS
8.THE UNITED STATES
Sports Apparel - A Versatile Interpretation
Athletics and Americans – High Health Consciousness
Women Participation Revs up the Engine of Apparel Growth
What Consumers Want
Changing Pricing Scenario
Baby Boomers - Present Good Prospects
Brand Ubiquity: The In-thing in Sportswear
Increasing Popularity of Specialty Stores
Running Apparel Segment – Picking Up Pace
2006 – Surging Demand for Advanced Performance Apparel Drives Market Growth
2005 – Year of Excellent Growth
Fitness Instructors and Personal Trainers to Market Athletic Wear
Ladies Sports Shirts in Demand
Sports Apparel to Outperform Total Apparel Market
Racket Squad: Apparel for Tennis Players
Sales of Ski and Snowboard Apparel
New Challenges in the Sports Apparel Market
US Activewear Market
Activewear: A Segment with High Growth Opportunities
Performance is not the Only Criterion for Buying Active
Active Styles to Re-Emerge
Intense Competition in the Active Wear Market
Sports Application of Activewear – A Peek into Past Trends
Mass Merchandisers & Discounters Dominate Retailing
Casualwear Market
An Overview of Casualwear Market
Casual Sportswear
Licensed Sports Apparel
Market Highlights
Licensed Sports Apparel for Children – A Growing Market
Rebirth of Sports Licensing
Consumer Segments
Women’s Sports Apparel Segment
Teenage Girls: Enthusiastic Purchasers
Women’s Penchant for Cool Cotton
Men’s and Boy’s Sportswear Market
Children’s Sportswear
Snowboard Sports
Hip Snowboard Clothing Popular with Winter Athletes and Skiers
Soft Adventure Snow Sports
Volleyball
Football (Tackle)
Soccer
Trail Running, Adventure Racing, and Triathlons
Hiking Picks Up Pace
Sports Apparel – Snapshots of Sales Trends in Past Years
Ten Significant Facts about Sports Apparel – A Historic Insight
Swimming
Surfing
Retail Outdoor Apparel Market
Lifestyle/Beach Apparel
Branded Activewear
Bodywear
Performance Apparel
Sports Logo Clothing Sales Decline
Sporting Goods Outlets
9.CANADA
Market Snapshots
Dominating US Presence
Antimicrobial Microfiber Undergarments for Hockey Players
Sportswear Retailing
10.JAPAN
Sports Apparel Market
Overview
Review of Popular Categories of Sportswear
Golf Wear
Ski and Snowboard Wear
Tennis Wear
Outdoor Wear
Competitive Wear
Training and Athletic Wear
Distribution Channels for Select Sportswear Segments
Sports Participation
Consumer Segments
Men’s Wear Market
Casual Friday Dress Concept in Japan
Women’s Sportswear Market
Influence of American Fashion Trends
Consumer Profile
Swimwear Market
Children’s Sportswear Market
American Fashion Catches On
11.EUROPE
a. France
b.Germany
c.The United Kingdom
d.Italy
e. Spain
f.Russia
g.Rest of Europe
12.ASIA-PACIFIC
Coolmax Applications Dominate Golf Attire Fabric OEM Companies
Major Markets
Australia
Sportsmanship in Australia
China
Chinese Retail Industry Opens Up
European Presence in the Apparel Market
Consumer’s Preferences
Rising Disposable Incomes Surges Chinese Sports Apparel Demand
Opportunities Expected to Result from 2008 Hosting of Olympic Games
Chinese Snow Sports Market Promises Great Potential
Selling of Forged Product Brands in China Worries US Manufacturers
Competitive Scenario
Distribution Channels
Burgeoning Spandex Market in China
India
Overview
Sports Attire Companies Focus on Designer Based Branding
Popular Fitness Activities
Trends in the Apparel Market
Singapore
Apparel Market
Hong Kong
Overview
Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement
Dalian Swimwear Market Features Latest Designs and Brands
Sporting Goods Industry in Hong Kong
Interlacing of Athletic and Casual Designs - An Evolving Trend
South Korea
Apparel Industry
Sportswear Segment
Philippines
A Brief Note on the Textile Industry in Philippines
Thailand
Casual Styles Dominate Children’s Wear Market
World Cup Mania Drives Sports Apparel Demand in Thailand
Taiwan
Overview
13.LATIN AMERICA
Sporting Life in Latin America
14.REST OF WORLD
Saudi Arabia
Market Snapshots
Consumer Segments
Women’s Apparel: Market Overview
Children’s Apparel Market
Exhibits
Table 1: Leading Players’ Value Sales for Consolidated and Sports Apparel Category in the Sports Apparel Market - 2007
Table 2: Internet Features Attracting Consumers
Table 3: Global Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Region for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 4: Percentage Breakdown of Global Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Region for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 5: Global Sports Apparel Market by Region for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 6: Percentage Breakdown of Global Sports Apparel Market by Region for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 7: Global Fitness Clothing Market by Region for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 8: Percentage Breakdown of Global Fitness Clothing Market by Region for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 9: Percentage Breakdown of the US Sports and Fitness Apparel Market by Consumer Segment –
Table 10: Percentage Breakdown of the US Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment –
Table 11: Percentage Breakdown of Consumer Spending in the US Active Sports Apparel Market by Type of Sport –
Table 12: Percentage Breakdown of the US Sports Apparel Market by Retail Outlet –
Table 13: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Activewear Brands –
Table 14: Percentage Breakdown of Best-Selling Activewear Segments –
Table 15: Sales and Percentage Breakdown of Active Sports Apparel Market by Retail Store –
Table 16: Sales and Percentage Breakdown of the US Leading Women-Oriented Sports Apparel Manufacturers –
Table 17: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Labels in the Golf Apparel Market –
Table 18: Percentage Breakdown of Boy's Clothing Market by Category –
Table 19: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Performance Swimwear Manufacturers –
Table 20: Annual Sales Estimates and Percentage Breakdown of Swimwear Market by Consumer Segment –
Table 21: Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in the US: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 22: Percentage Breakdown of Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in the US for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 23: Percentage Breakdown of Canadian Sports Apparel Market by Retail Outlet –
Table 24: Market Shares of Canadian Men’s Sports Coats and Blazers Market by Retail Outlet –
Table 25: Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Canada: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 26: Percentage Breakdown of Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Canada for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 27: Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Japan: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 28: Percentage Breakdown of Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Japan for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 29: Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Region in Europe: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 30: Percentage Breakdown of Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Region in Europe for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 31: Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Europe: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 32: Percentage Breakdown of Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Europe for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 33: Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in France: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 34: Percentage Breakdown of Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in France for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 35: Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Germany: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 36: Percentage Breakdown of Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Germany for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 37: Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in the UK: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 38: Percentage Breakdown of Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in the UK for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 39: Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Italy: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 40: Percentage Breakdown of Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Italy for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 41: Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Spain: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 42: Percentage Breakdown of Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Spain for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 43: Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Russia: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 44: Percentage Breakdown of Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Russia for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 45: Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Rest of Europe: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 46: Percentage Breakdown of Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Rest of Europe for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 47: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Players in the Chinese Sportswear Market –
Table 48: Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Asia Pacific: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 49: Percentage Breakdown of Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Asia Pacific for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 50: Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Latin America: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 51: Percentage Breakdown of Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Latin America for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 52: Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Rest of World: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 53: Percentage Breakdown of Sports and Fitness Clothing Market by Product Segment in Rest of World for the Years 2008 & 2009
Companies Profiled